RailTel To Setup 'Edge Data Centres' To Boost Digital Economy
RailTel to develop 'edge data centres' at Railway Premises to boost Digital Economy, worth Rs 500 crore. The new initiative will resolve the issue of performance and lower latency as organisations will not have to move the data to far-flung data centres and process it. With this project, rural areas can be served with low latency applications related to digital skills, financial inclusions, digital literacy, etc.
Tags: RailTel Corporation Ltd, Ministry of Railways, Edge Data Centres, Digital Economy, Technology
Courtesy: The Economic Times
94 COVID Care Coaches Deployed In Maharashtra's Nandurbar District
The Railway ministry has deployed 94 COVID-19 care coaches in Maharashtra's Nandurbar district. While none other states sought for COVID coaches, Maharashtra has even admitted six patients under the Nandurbar station code. Reportedly, railways have modified 4,000 coaches fit for use of patients with mild symptoms, who would in general circumstances be admitted in COVID centers. The modified coaches are part of Health Ministry and Niti Aayog’s… read-more
Tags: Indian Railways, Ministry of Railways, COVID-19 outbreak, Maharashtra
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
Woman Constable Saves Passenger From Falling Under Moving Train
A woman constable’s timely and quick response saved a passenger who fell while trying to board a moving train at the Lucknow railway station. The Ministry of Railways on February 23 posted a video of Vinita Kumari saving the woman. While the video has garnered over 49.7k views, the netizens hailed Vinita as a hero for her actions. Through Twitter, the Railway Ministry further advised people to not board moving trains.
Tags: Lucknow Railway Station, Vinita Kumari, Railway Police, Ministry of Railways
Courtesy: India Today
Ministry Of Railways Plans To Initiate Private Train Operation Project
With an aim to infuse cash in government's treasury, the Ministry of Railways is eyeing to monetise assets worth Rs 54,344 crore. Reportedly, the government identified 'Asset Monetisation Pipeline' which comprises of private train operator projects and multifunctional complexes. The move is a part of government's dis-investment agenda. Notably, the decision came after passenger trains incurred heavy losses in revenues-- down from 53,000… read-more
Tags: Indian Railways, Asset Monetisation pipeline, Ministry of Railways
Courtesy: The Print